Your navigation system just got a critical update, one that happens periodically because Earth’s magnetic north pole keeps moving. Here’s what to know.
The Earth's magnetic North Pole is shifting, which can impact GPS and other navigation systems in several ways: Miscalculated locations: If the magnetic pole shifts faster than the World Magnetic ...
For the first time in recorded history, the pole has dramatically changed its speed – a shift that could affect everything from smartphone GPS to Santa’s delivery route. “The current ...
Scientists have released a new model tracking the position of the magnetic north pole, revealing that the ... To preserve the accuracy of GPS measurements, every five years researchers revise ...